Home Sweet Home

by Nicholas Raybould

Yesterday Josie and I arrived at my home: the main location for the film. We had a car full of props and decorations and unpacked them this morning. It’s very exciting to arrive on the location you have been visualising for weeks whilst writing the script, even if it is your home of 25 years. I must say a massive thank you to my family, especially my Mum and Dad. Their bedroom has been repainted for the film and after Josie stripped it and dressed it, it looks amazing.

Today we had a visit from Bob Richardson, the very kind and generous lighting expert. He has been so kind as to lend us lighting, stands and grips, gels and filters for the shoot. His experience and advice will bring an extra level to the lighting I think. He must be on the same page as Laurence as he mentioned ‘Painting with Light’, a book Laurence is reading himself. I think they will create a masterpiece with their toys.

In the afternoon we took a trip to Grafton Manor to look for a location for the dream scene. We found a nice curved staircase in a little chapel. When filled with smoke and lights it will look great.

Josie is stripping and dressing the kitchen as I write this and prepare for auditions tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes, I’m looking forward to seeing Candice and Paul play as Angela and Eric around the set.